Call it what you will... God's Doing, Fate, or Coincidence - Whatever causes the nudging together of events, I am constantly amazed by it. I have recently been dabbling in Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and other social and business connecting web based media. I say dabbling because I really don't have time for all of it but I know it will help my business and truthfully it can be a lot of fun.
Facebook has brought about connections with old high school classmates, long lost relatives, and others. One of my most recent "friends" was the reconnection with Michelle. Michelle and I have a long history together. You see we met at the ripe old age of one month, our birthdays are 3 weeks apart and we grew up next door to each other. Michelle moved away right after high school and we reconnected from time to time but have not remained in constant contact. I must admit that it is mostly my fault as I often find myself with more stuff to do than there is time to do it and I push things off for later. Well I was looking for old friends on Facebook and entered her name both maiden and formerly married name. When she popped up I sent out the friend request and waited. I was rewarded with a reconnection and I found out that she is getting remarried this summer. I was very happy and now plan a trip to attend. But that is not what makes this story so amazing.
The amazing part of this particular reconnection at this time is because I was able to be there for Michelle as she traveled back home to New Jersey this week to attend her mother's funeral. You see Michelle had only joined facebook a short while ago, had I searched when I first joined I would not have found her. It was not even a week after our first message that she told me her mom had passed and she would be coming home. I was able to attend the wake on Wednesday and be there for the funeral yesterday. I was there to help her through and we got to hug, cry, and laugh together. I met her husband to be and saw her son, now a good six feet something, who was still in grade school the last time I saw him.
I may grumble at not having enough time for all this social and business connecting on line but when you see the stars aline in such an amazing and wonderful way you have to be thankful that we live in a time that allows us to reach out over miles and time to reconnect and be there for our friends. Wishing you all a reconnection that will bring you as much joy as this one has brought me.
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Isn't it funny how these things come about?
I have many times, been thinking of someone and either run into them out at a store or heard from them by phone.
These things seem to be for the Appointed Time, in peoples lives and mine!
It is so true Connie. Thanks for stopping by
Paddy - good for you, getting back with Michelle through facebook. And good that you were able to be there for her at her mother's wake and funeral. I have just joined and am still learning the ropes.
It is an interesting place Mike. So much to do and so little time. Gotta get ready for work. See ya
FaceBook is priceless for uniting old connections, and really even making good ones that weren't there before - just people you "kind of" knew from school or wherever. This is a wonderful use of technology to build relationships. Not just business, but family and friends. I don't get on FaceBook much either, but love it when I can.
That is awesome. I am glad that you connected with your friend. God moves in mysterious ways.
It is fun and really useful Steve. I can't get on much either but it is nice to know it's there.
Yes he does Sista C. Have a great weekend.
I had a young man find me that I hadn't seen in years....he was one of the kids that I took an interest in, and helped mentor him while he was growing up. He found me, and reiterated how much I meant to him....what a nice note that was to find. You're right, it's destiny or something :)
I'm new to facebook but am re-connecting with people I knew in high school 30 years ago and a thousand miles away. I agree, technology has brought us closer together.
I think its great how facebook has allowed to reconnect with old friends and also develop stronger relationships with some new friends. I'm so gald you were able to be there for your friend.
How wonderful Kathy. When we can see the results of something we helped to bring about years after it is so gratifying.
It is really fun Chris and Karen
I am too Stacey-Ann. Thanks for stopping by.
It is "strange" how these things happen! Great story!
Thanks Tony and Darcy Have a great weekend
Isn't it amazing how incredible God's timing is!!! I am so glad you could be there for your friend!
Facebook has been great to me. I have reconnected with so many and closed business with some of those same reconnections. I'm glad you connected in time to make the wedding.
I am very excited about the opportunities I have found on LinkedIn, facebook, Twitter, My Space and AR! Not only is there a wealth of knowledge out there...networking opportunities abound! Although I am busy with my business, I am taking the time every day to update my sites and post blogs...and it has paid off as I have some new buyers now and some other leads that look promising. I am also very happy to have met so many new friends and found so many of my friends from high school and childhood~what a great resource! Wishing everyone much success in 2009 and please feel free to add me as an associate...I am fairly new here on AR.
I am so happy too Tami Thanks for the comment
Thank you to Shameca of the Wealth Builder's Network (I love your name!)
Welcome Wendy I hope you find it to be a great place.